Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article which developed rapidly after the arrival of a railway line in 1878 The 160-room Peleş Museum is the former summer residence of the Romanian royal family It has a German Renaissance exterior and various interior architectural styles as well as a collection of paintings The neighbouring Pelişor Palace has English-style landscaped gardens with exotic plants and conifers The town has a metallurgical works and factories producing building materials and processed foods The Minister for Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory has visited the capital of the Aztec country to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the arrival of the 'Sinaia' the first ship of refugees who left Spain during the Civil War The Minister for Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory has recognised the Spanish Athenaeum as the first Place of Memory outside our borders is a benchmark for Spanish education and culture in the US This recognition is part of the programme of events to mark the 85th anniversary of the arrival in Mexico of the 'Sinaia' the first Republican refugee ship to leave Spain during the Civil War "The Spanish Athenaeum sought a space for coexistence between the exiles themselves and Mexican culture," the minister said including the exiles themselves and their grandchildren and great-grandchildren making it a repository of both the memory of exile and the newly created Spanish culture," he added The Ateneo Español de México was founded in 1949 by Spanish exiles and Mexican intellectuals with the aim of preserving and disseminating the democratic memory of the Republican exiles This institution has dedicated its efforts to disseminating the contributions of those who were forced to leave Spain to defend their ideas after Franco's coup d'état Many prestigious intellectuals joined the Ateneo with the precepts inspired by the Institución Libre de Enseñanza among its founders was Francisco Giner de los Ríos who was appointed secretary of the first board of directors "The work of the Ateneo Español de México did not end with the return of democracy in Spain in 1978 but has continued to function as a unifying element of Spanish culture in Mexico" who highlighted the fact that the Ateneo has become the first Place of Memory to be recognised outside Spain accompanied on this institutional visit to Mexico by the Secretary of State for Democratic Memory and by the Director General for Victim Support and Promotion of Democratic Memory also made a wreath in Parque España at the monument to President Lázaro Cárdenas not only for the reception of Republican ships but also for the rescue of Spanish children who lived through the calamities of the war "The work of Cárdenas and his government was always in the hearts of the thousands of exiles who left for Mexico under the protection of Cárdenas' wife who for many became the "big mama" of Republican exile," Minister Torres said The delegation also visited the Colegio Madrid a centre created in 1941 that has worked from then to the present day at first educating the children of Spanish exiles and later other young Mexicans with a pedagogical model that is related to the educational policy of the Second Republic This website uses its own and third-party cookies to maintain the session, offer a better user experience and obtain statistical data on user navigation. For more information see Cookies policy I’m guessing you haven’t heard of the Sinaia Concours d’Elegance Lately it seems like any town with a traffic light is hosting their own concours so unless you’re marking up your calendar with Romanian car shows it likely passed by you unnoticed 2017 marked only the seventh iteration since the event’s rejuvenation in 2011 (its history extends back to the ‘30s but it was mostly dormant following those early versions) so nobody’s losing any cred for not being up-to-date on the automotive happenings in the town of Sinaia The point I’m attempting to make is it’s a smaller affair than the big shows and its cachet understandably has some catching up to do Here is where I might say something about how you’re missing out on a great weekend and why it should be “on your bucket list,” but the reality is that you’re going to see a far better selection of cars at the established Villa d’Estes and Pebble Beaches of the world A plane ticket to Lake Como or Monterey will give you all the multi-million-dollar metal you can handle but what you won’t get at those big brand name shows is the spirit and gumption that I found at this one The location—Peles Castle—can contest any visage of opulence outside of Monaco so in that regard Sinaia was similar to other celebrated concours venues but it was the people in attendance that created the kind of atmosphere conspicuously missing elsewhere because there is certainly a lot of it swirling around the cars and stories that compel us but I’ve rarely seen such an unfiltered amount of it Rather than throngs of people who might prefer being seen to being a spectator the crowd here was predominantly made up of families; parents and children in matching smiles surrounded every car that rolled in from humble Dacias to pristine V16 Cadillacs The owners hovered around their prides and joys in the typical fashion too but engaging with them led to agendaless conversations about their cars and often their interest in your opinions instead of the all too common barely-veiled game of oneupmanship that you never intended to play in the first place so the absence of these weird “come talk to me about my car but be ready to be condescended to about it” attitudes was not only refreshing but energizing; I think I made a few people’s days by being the interested American wanting to know what compelled them to import an Impala or Corvette into Romania but I know for certain that their responses made mine All of my questions were met with massive smiles and that kind of flustered jumble of stories that excitement tries to spit out all at once and to just share the nebulous joy of spending a sunny summer Sunday bullshitting about cars the show didn’t disappoint in that regard either I won’t pretend the entry list could contest the likes of Amelia Island’s but let’s reconsider what the metrics are for a moment What’s more important: monetary value or emotional Is a Ferrari 250 decidedly better than a panel van made by a communist-controlled company borrowing plans from the French but which one would you want to talk to the owner about but when it comes to these legends their stories have been told time and time again and seeing them at a concours can sometimes feel more like checking items off a list than any kind of deity-meeting experience it’s chalked up to be I’d rather bend my steps toward the Eldorado and its cowboy-hatted owner who’s working on his English Its presence in Sinaia was noteworthy beyond the machine’s rarity and pedigree The reason for this is a 98-year-old Romanian race car driver named Marin Dumitrescu Here is an interesting man: he was a multi-time moto and circuit racing champion who was more or less stuck in his country for the majority of his career behind the Iron Curtain That didn’t prevent him from getting some seat time in the 328 in period though reunited with the machine he was so successful with in his youth was touching and a reaffirmation that these shows and events and gatherings and meetings and whatever else you want to call them should be judged on their character and not their exclusivity comments need to be approved before they are published was detained on Thursday by the prosecutors of the National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) in a corruption case.According to sources cited by news agencies Vlad Oprea was taken to the central headquarters of the DNA on Thursday morning to be questioned he was taken to the hospital by ambulance after feeling unwell conducting financial transactions as commercial acts incompatible with the function or concluding financial transactions using information obtained in the exercise of his function and money laundering.The mayor allegedly requested and received a total amount of 238,000 euros to facilitate the approval for the construction of a hotel in Sinaia as well as to facilitate the issuance of the urban planning certificate and building permit and other necessary approvals for the investment.Additionally the company Privacons SRL and repeatedly conducted financial transactions as commercial acts actions incompatible with the position held thereby obtaining undue benefits for himself or others as indicated by judicial sources.Furthermore Vlad Oprea is accused of allowing unauthorized provision of public catering services for a restaurant in Sinaia between July 2019 and January 2024 to obtain undue benefits The searches come after an investigation published by Recorder journalists in 2024 under the title "Carpathian Cartel." The journalists reported on properties owned by Oprea through intermediaries the villa he built in Sinaia in an area considered an architectural reserve benefiting from a private road with Oprea as the sole user involvement of a company owned on paper by the mayor's mother in various businesses and close associates placed in key positions Oprea is serving his sixth term as mayor of Sinaia having been elected with over 47% of the votes Day 1a of the 2019 Unibet Open Sinaia €1,100 Main Event is in the books and the ski-edition of the popular mid-stakes live poker tournament circuit is off to a good start thanks to 120 entries on the first of three starting days for the festival highlight Only half the field made it through the eight levels of 60 minutes each The UK's Nikolay Ponomarev bagged up the lead at the New Montana Hotel while two-time Unibet Open champion and Unibet Poker ambassador Dan Murariu is on track for another deep run on home soil Ponomarev topped the 56 survivors with a stack of 141,200 Finland's Johannes Vaeisaenen follows close behind with 139,500 Best local player on the first starting day is Andrei Jambor who scored a dramatic late knockout with queens versus aces when he rivered the flush against top set and soared up all the way to 135,500 Other big stacks and notables who already punched their ticket for Day 2 include Razvan Bizera (120,300) The sole Unibet ambassador who bagged and tagged was Dan Murariu who advanced with an above-average stack of 77,700 Less fortunate were David Lappin and Quentin Lecomte who both ran out of chips and will have to re-enter in the turbo heat 1c in order to join Murariu for Day 2 The list of Day 1a casualties also contains Tomasz Kozub The day started with around 80 players in their seats and the only two-time champions Moolhuizen and Murariu were battling for another chance to make it three Unibet Open titles the first attempt came to an end in level six when his queen-high flush draw didn't get there Sandor Hadnagy called in a battle of the blinds with ace-ten for the second pair and further improved to two pair on the river Adrian "NMPfan" Nica was the first player to boast a six-figure stack after a double knockout with ace-king suited versus king-queen and a short stack with nine-seven suited Andrei Spataru flopped best with top two pair when the bigger side pot emerged but Nica spiked an ace on the river to make the best hand The second half of the day wasn't as kind to the Romanian 2017 Unibet Open Bucharest runner-up Robert Vukovic lost a flip with queens against the ace-king of Tymur Kasilov more than half of the field bowed out and can take another shot the following day in the turbo heat A bumper field is expected for Day 1b and the action will be streamed on the Unibet Poker Twitch channel Two of the popular Side Events took place on Wedenesday and claimed the spotlight of the feature table the Tag Team Championship crowned a champion and it was the team of Alexandre Reard and John "Swifty" Pyle who claimed the bragging rights and a deluxe treatment at the spa all nine esports streamers were back in action with Pyle right back at it He seemingly couldn't lose an all in showdown on the way to back-to-back victories his bid came short by one spot as Kevin "Rotterdam" van der Kooi took the lion's share of the €10,000 prize pool The top three were supposed to be paid and the final four contenders made a bubble deal to ensure €300 to the fourth-place finisher That happened to be Kevin "Papaplatte" Teller and he was followed by Radu "Rdu" Dima van der Kooi was the overwhelming chip leader and reduced the field from three to one in consecutive hands First he sent Dima to the rail with J♦8♥ versus A♣K♦ as the board came Q♣9♦8♣2♠J♥ to give the Dutchman two pair Pyle held Q♣9♦ and two live cards against the K♠8♣ of van der Kooi the esports Battle Royale XII champion was crowned in van der Kooi Most of the esports streamers will join the action on Day 1b of the €1,100 Main Event The third and final heat with 20-minute levels then starts at 10 p.m Both starting days will feature eight levels and six levels of late registration only players that busted in the previous two flights can re-enter and entirely new participants can also enter and re-enter once on Day 1c Tune back in for more action from here in Sinaia, as PokerNews will be your one-stop-shop for the remainder of the festival + Get the Texas Hold'em Poker Cheat Sheet - FREE PokerNews.com is the world’s leading poker website visitors will find a daily dose of articles with the latest poker news Disclaimer: any promotions presented on this page were correct and available at the time of writing We encourage all users to check the promotion displayed matches the most current promotion available by clicking through to the operator welcome page Please read the terms and conditions carefully before you accept any promotional welcome offer modified or distributed without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder DriveMag Cars Sinaia Concours d’Elegance is not exactly your Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este or Goodwood Festival of Speed Straddling two historic regions of Romania (one of which is Transylvania) the charming mountain resort of Sinaia was the place to be for car aficionados in Eastern Europe this weekend as it held the seventh edition of its Concours d'Elegance near the picturesque Peleș Castle Organized under the patronage of His Majesty the last living monarch from the World War II era the Sinaia Concours d’Elegance has a tradition that started in the mid ’30 The event was reborn in 2011 in the same location and is developing to international fame This year's event was about power and performance with cars like the Mercedes 450 SEL 6.9 or the Jaguar XJ12 From a splendid 1939 Cadillac Series 90 V16 you could see all sorts of classics that delighted the crowd Post-war American cars were displayed as well: a 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS or a superb 1975 Cadillac Eldorado were among the crowd's favorites The rich history of Citroën was perfectly reflected by the participants with a Citroën Traction Avant a Citroën CX Prestige and a Citroën DS Cabriolet coach built by Chapron one of the few that enjoyed the Chapron special treatment Sinaia was also the scene of a BMW Group Classic exhibition which marked several anniversaries of the brand 40 years of BMW 7 Series was marked with the exhibition of a BMW 745i E23 the first BMW 7 Series also equipped with a turbo engine 30 years of BMW V12 engines were celebrated with a BMW 7 Series 750i E32 The story of the V12 engines was continued with a BMW 850 CSi in the rare "Purblau" (Pure Blue) color marked 30 years of the launch of the first modern roadster showcasing a long tradition of special editions for M sports car Its last major international participation was at the Kronstadt Gran Prix in September 1940 The famous roadster was once again presented in Romania 98 years old and a winner of the Sinaia Hill Climb race with the 328 in the early ’50s stepped out of the famous Mille Miglia Roadster on the Sinaia Concurs red carpet to open the event BMW 328 Mille Miglia Roadster is one of three legendary roadsters prepared for the famous Mille Miglia race It is one of the two models with the body produced by Carrozzeria Touring according to BMW's specifications All of the three roadsters finished Mille Miglia and ensured BMW's win also in the team standings next to the overall win with the BMW 328 Touring Coupe The BMW 328 Roadster presented in Bucharest finished 3rd overall and 2nd in the 2-litre class It is one of the cars that BMW is still presenting at international events such as Mille Miglia or Festival of Speed A Mille Miglia Roadster is exhibited at the BMW Museum and the lovely summer day went by in a relaxing mood As you'd expect from a concours d'elegance Head over to the extensive picture gallery Six decades of open-top driving pleasure Porsche has recently added a Speedster version to the 911 model range But the Speedster is something deeply embedded in the Porsche DNA The Italian car designer created some of the most beautiful cars ever made Giuseppe Figoni started as just another car designer A story of German beauty and power Mercedes-Benz has a delightful picture gallery for its fans and it's especially pleasing for those loving its classic coupés Fifty years ago the C4 Cactus proves it's not afraid of challenges; and not just any challenge but one of the toughest Overall Score 79/100 In a quite… Porsche 911s keep on breaking records and live up to their names It's BMW's latest midsize SAC Overall Score 85/100 BMW proved just how much beauty really is in the eye of the beholder with its first generation X6 (which it called… Please sign in with your Snow-Forecast account details below Create a free account to receive instant Snow-Alerts and save your favourite resorts on your personal MySnow page Sinaia Weather (Next 3 days): The snow forecast for Sinaia is: Heavy rain (total 51.0mm) Sinaia Weather (Days 4-6): Heavy rain (total 22.0mm) Later becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Fri night Freeze-thaw conditions (max 4°C on Fri afternoon Several North American ski areas that are still open plan to celebrate the unofficial Star Wars Day tomorrow The above table gives the weather forecast for Sinaia at the specific elevation of 1515 m. Our sophisticated weather models allow us to provide snow forecasts for the top, middle and bottom ski stations of Sinaia. To access the weather forecasts for the other elevations, use the tab navigation above the table. For a wider view of the weather, check out the Weather Map of Romania Click here to read further information on freezing levels and how we forecast our temperatures Overall 3.2 Based on 21 votes and 4 reviews All lifts are now available under the same ski-pass Overall: 3.2 Based on 21 votes and 4 reviews Read 3 more reviews of Sinaia or submit your own View detailed snow forecast for Sinaia at:snow-forecast.com Hasdeu was interested in the history of language and became involved in a debate over whether Romanian was Latinate (as it is considered today). His conclusion was that Romanian was in fact of Slavic origin, but that Slavic words were displaced by the frequent use of Latin ones in what linguists call the “theory of words’ circulation”. In 1876 Hasdeu was appointed head of the State Archives in Bucharest, and in 1878 he became a professor of philology at the University of Bucharest. While the idea behind the plates was fascinating, few believed that they were authentic, even in the 1870s. They had no provenance, having conveniently been “discovered” in a museum warehouse, and they also looked new. A story emerged after their discovery by Hasdeu that they had been made as copies in 1875 from gold originals that had gone missing. That explained their discovery and new appearance, but there was no sign of the gold originals, nor any historical reference to them. It then came to light that the lead in the plates had been made from recycled nails at a factory in Sinaia, Romania, which did not help the argument for authenticity. The 19th-century origin of the lead plates was confirmed by a recent study of the 35 surviving plates (the others have since gone missing), which are made of printing lead used in the second half of the 19th century. But they still could conceivably have been cast from lost ancient gold originals. A single word in the text of the plates renders them suspect. The plates include the Greek name for Comidava, a town in Dacia that was described by the ancient author Ptolemy. However, in 1942 it was discovered that Ptolemy had miswritten the name of the town, which was actually called Cumidava. Hasdeu is credited with the discovery of the plates, and most skeptical scholars now believe that he also designed them. It would have required extraordinary knowledge and patience to prepare the remarkably consistent and detailed text and the perhaps still more impressive images. Hasdeu was one of the few scholars in Romania with both the knowledge and interest to pull it off. The one thing that all scholars agree on is that the lead plates, if they are indeed inauthentic, represent a truly brilliant forgery by a scholar of the highest order, with a vast knowledge of archaeology, linguistics, history and ancient art. Circa 1875, Hasdeu fits the profile. news13 November 2015The Classical world gets a new paint jobThe first comprehensive survey in 80 years of Ancient Greek and Roman painting news30 January 2025Suspects named after theft of golden objects from Netherlands museumThe objects on loan from the Romanian National History Museum in Bucharest belonged to members of the lost Dacian civilisation Din anul 1994 s-a propus regândirea acestei stațiuni ca loc de relaxare și de discuții pentru cercetare oferind posibilitatea conceperii unei cercetări inter si transdisciplinare oferind chiar și activităti sportive în cadrul Stațiunii Interesul susținut pentru renovarea și modernizarea stațiunii din ultimii ani a făcut posibilă crearea unor săli de conferință și laboratoare ce pot reprezenta un cadru ideal pentru: instruire în sistem de training de scurtă durată Locația aleasă pentru această stațiune este una deosebită datorită poziționării sale geografice la 860 de metri altitudine cartierul rezidențial Cumpătu  fiind o zonă exclusivă amplasată pe versantul vestic al munților Baiului Gârbova în estul binecunoscutei stațiuni turistice Sinaia Apropierea de București (125 km) face posibil accesul rapid către stațiune cu ajutorul tuturor mijloacelor de transport în comun Activitățile din Stațiunea Zoologică Sinaia pot fi desfășurate în cele două corpuri de clădiri: Centrul de Conferințe și Clădirea Studenților Centrul de Conferințe este o clădire modernă inaugurată în 2007 și cuprinde un amfiteatru de 50 locuri cameră video și acces nelimitat la internet încălzirea realizându-se cu sistem de termoficare pune la dispoziția studenților 9 camere de locuit Activitatea de cercetare se poate desfășura în cele patru laboratoare dotate cu aparatura necesară pentru cercetările biologice dar și în biblioteca ce dispune de un patrimoniu de aproximativ 3000 de volume Stațiunea Zoologică Sinaia a primit în 1938 o colecție impresionantă de păsări Tarifele de cazare la Stațiunea Zoologică 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headquarter of BMW Romania aims to showcase a special classic car and this year’s event This year’s star was a BMW 327 Cabriolet which was purchased in Bucharest in 1938 and preserved to its original state The car is now part of the BMW Group Classic in Munich and made its way back to Romania after more than 50 years The story behind the car is equally fascinating purchased the car at 25 years old after falling in love with its design the 327 Cabriolet features an inline-six cylinder engine designed to output 55 horsepower for a top speed of 125 km/h – a fast car for its times Along with the communism regime came hardship times for the German minority in Eastern Europe and as a true car lover Ecker managed to hide his car from the authorities who were looking to take possession of it The legend goes that this 327 Cabriolet was taken apart before being hidden Ecker puts it back together and registers the car in Bucharest and becomes his companion on many road trips Hundreds of thousands of kilometers later and the 327 Cabriolet is still in a pristine state yet it has gone several engine transplants Ecker wants to leave for the West and he plans his escape through the former Yugoslavia he loses control of the beautiful cabriolet and hits a tree the car still runs and he makes it to Germany To preserve the memories of his unbelievable journey Ecker decides to only repair the mechanical parts of the car Ecker donates his 327 Cabriolet to BMW Group Classic who further pays tribute to the car’s history by preserving its original state car history buffs estimate that the car has traveled over 2 million kilometers and its history can be seen all over the car The photo gallery below showcases the car at the 2019 Sinaia Concours d’Elegance More from Interesting 2025 BMWBLOG | Change consent the largest producer and distributor of spirits and sparkling wines in Romania and the only producer of single malt whisky in the country announces that it will open its hotel from Sinaia in 2023 modern concept that will reflect the vision of the founding president of the Alexandrion Group The hotel also went through a complex rebranding process and its name was changed from New Montana to Alexandrion Royal to reflect the new concept and  its belonging to the Alexandrion Group “The challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic did not scare us because we knew how to turn them into opportunities the hotel was fully booked 3 years in advance we could not close it for renovation works we took advantage of this downtime for the hospitality industry and changed the concept now we can say that it is a new hotel and our guests will be pleasantly surprised by the design and the experience they will have at the Alexandrion Royal Hotel furniture and the best quality materials from several countries But the most important thing is that Alexandrion Royal is a hotel that represents the Alexandrion group and my vision of what it means to offer a premium so that they would want to come back again and again Those who will visit us will find out our story very easily starting right from the reception” said Dr Founding Chairman of the Alexandrion Group Each area of ​​the hotel has been designed and will be built in a way that will harmonize, in a simple and elegant manner, elements of the story of the group and of its founding chairman. Guests who want to know more about Dr. Nawaf Salameh will be able to read his inspirational life story and discover key moments in his career on the ground floor and mezzanine, where this information will be displayed. The 6 floors will have names that refer to entities within the group or reference brands from the spirits and wines portfolios of the Alexandrion Group: Nawaf Salameh Family (ground floor) The history of each brand is presented on the floor bearing its name The Alexandrion Royal Hotel will benefit from a reconfiguration of the accommodation facilities, in line with the upgrade in quality and comfort standards and will have 167 accommodation spaces: rooms and apartments. tiles and many other materials and decoration elements from all over the world because we wanted to have the best quality and a modern but at the same time to feel like they are offering themselves a few days of pampering guests will be able to enjoy a variety of sophisticated dishes from Romanian complimented by spirits and wines from the Alexandrion Group’s portfolio including the first single malt whisky in Romania Saber Elyzia liqueurs and Rhein Extra sparkling wine The atmosphere will also be complemented by moments of live entertainment Those who will visit the Alexandrion Royal hotel will be able to relax and enjoy beautiful moments in the company of friends and family in the bars inside and outside the hotel “It is important to have very good accommodation conditions in a hotel is to have varied and good quality options for relaxation and entertainment The atmosphere we will create in our restaurants and bars will be authentic because we have brought elements from the respective countries we will have ingredients and tableware from Japan at the Benihana restaurant The chefs have a lot of experience and are specialized in the specific cuisines of each restaurant A revelation for guests will be the Italian restaurant Del Chiaro which will bear the name of the secretary of the Romanian Country’s ruler Constantin Brâncoveanu There are many surprises that our guests will gradually discover The swimming pool and the SPA area of ​​the Alexandrion Royal hotel will also be renovated with the help of experts in the field from abroad and the Alexandrion Group will add a Turkish bath a sauna and a beauty salon to the facilities already provided by the hotel The hotel also has a gym for those who want to stay in shape when traveling The space dedicated to conferences and events will be reconfigured and will include 3 rooms named after the Carpathian Single Malt The largest of them will be able to accommodate up to 300 people and could be set up both for conferences and corporate events Wine tasting and guided tours to the Dealu Mare winery and to the Rhein Cellars for the hotel’s guests “From the very beginning I wanted to offer our guests much more than an ordinary hotel and to make a connection between the hotel and the group’s business For many years we have been organizing wine tastings and guided tours at our winery in the Dealu Mare region where we produce wines awarded at the biggest international competitions and at the Rhein & CIE 1892 Cellars in Azuga where the oldest sparkling wine in Romana is produced Both are located in the same region where our hotel is located so we will organize such tours for hotel guests as well” The Alexandrion Royal Hotel has approximately 200 employees with broad experience in the hospitality industry The operations of the hotel and those of the Rhein & CIE Azuga 1892 Cellars are coordinated by the general manager Tarek Victor Guirgis while the Food & Beverages segment of the group is coordinated by Ilie Rîşnoveanu We use cookies for keeping our website reliable and secure providing social media features and to analyse how our website is used Eight levels were scheduled for Day 2 of the 2019 Unibet Open Sinaia €1,100 Main Event local time for the day to wrap up after an extensive bubble period only 199 hopefuls had returned to the poker tables in the New Montana Hotel and the end of the day turned into a roller coaster of emotions With just two spots away from the elusive min-cash of €2,085 at the end of the eighth level tournament staff decided to continue playing until the bubble burst and one full level passed with several players being at risk forced all in and surviving under miraculous circumstances Unibet Poker ambassador Dara O'Kearney did so twice while fellow Irishman Padraig O'Neill found himself forced all in from the big blind and he came out on top of a six-way limped and checked down pot it was Oleksandr Sharov that fell short of the money when his ace-six was bested by Razvan Sabau and his queen-jack A jack-high straight on the board gave Sabau the best hand and right after all 47 survivors bagged and tagged for the night They will be aiming to take home as much of the €366,000 prize pool as possible on the remaining two tournament days Sabau leads the field after Day 2 with 741,000 only a smidge ahead of Ran Shahar (735,000) Cristian Grecu follows in third place with 711,000 Further notables include Silviu Baltateanu (612,000) Aku Joentausta (172,000) and Toni Judet (172,000) Three former Unibet champions are aiming for a repeat victory Traian Bostan (pictured above) advanced with 330,000 Martin Soukup bagged up 227,000 and Unibet Poker ambassador Dan Murariu has 132,000 Fellow ambassadors Espen Uhlen Jorstad (240,000) Daiva Byrne (23,000) and the master of short stack grind Dara O'Kearney (3,000) are joined by Alan "Hotted89" Widmann (72,000) Esports Battle Royale XII champion Kevin "Rotterdam" van der Kooi was among those that fell agonizingly close of the money with a chip and a chair story to tell and fellow esport streamers John "Swifty" Pyle and Andrey "reynad" Yanyuk also bowed out before the money it was a disappointing day at the poker tables for David Lappin Lappin ran with king-jack suited into the pocket aces of Yanyuk while Simpson was haunted by his nemesis hand once more Simpson busted with queens and ran with queens into kings mid-way through the day Plenty of other notables came short in their bid for a payday in Sinaia as Alexandru Papazian Carmen Zainescu and Andrei Boghean all ran out of chips much sooner than they had hoped for While the electric pace of the eliminations before the dinner break halved the field in the first four levels the action thereafter slowed down and culminated in the frantic bubble period many players advanced with very short stacks for Day 3 and will be under immediate pressure on resuming blinds of 4,000/8,000 and a big blind ante of 8,000 local time and will aim to play down to a final table The action of the feature table will be streamed on a security delay of 30 minutes on the Unibet Poker Twitch channel PokerNews will be your one-stop-shop on the way to crowning another champion of the popular mid-stakes circuit Tune back in then to find out who makes the cut and will fight another day on the way to crowning the next Unibet Open champion in the snowy mountains of Romania The live stream action of the feature table will run on a security delay of 30 minutes on the Unibet Poker Twitch channel and the PokerNews live reporting team will be on the floor to provide all the action racking up 341.2 million hours of watch time across the world the daughter of Gomez and Morticia Addams (played by Luis Guzmán and Catherine Zeta-Jones) Jenna Ortega as Wednesday AddamsCOURTESY OF NETFLIXThe series follows Wednesday as she enrols at Nevermore Academy a school for outcasts after she’s expelled from her high school for an incident involving piranhas the school swimming pool and the boys’ water polo team But where did the cast and crew travel to find the Gothic backdrops of the show Most of the filming took place between 2021 and 2022 in Bușteni, a small mountain town in Romania in winter – lending a bleakness to the already stark shooting locations Romania’s capital Bucharest was also used during filming While the exteriors of Nevermore Academy were shot at Cantacuzino Castle the interiors were shot 85 miles away at Casa Monteoru Romania Nicolae-Cozmin Lungu / ShutterstockBucharest Botanical GardenFor Nevermore’s greenhouses the crew moved again – this time within Bucharest to the Bucharest Botanical Garden 18 hectares of land were designated a botanical garden in 1884 and opened a few years later in 1891 Gara Regala (the Royal train station) Sinaia resort, Prahova Valley, RomaniaELEPHOTOS / ShutterstockGara Regala, SinaiaFor exterior shots supposed to take place near Nevermore, we’re back in the region of Bușteni – this time in the mountain town of Sinaia, which is a popular skiing spot in the winter the town’s train station – once reserved exclusively for the Royal Family and its guests First published in CNT UK All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service (updated April 1 2021) and Policy and Cookie Statement (updated April 1 The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast The election took place during the Holy Synod’s working session on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Patriarch Daniel at the Aula Magna of the Patriarchal Palace Bishop Ieronim was elected Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop in 2009 Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest was also a candidate for the vacant see of Dacia Felix Bishop Ieronim received 29 of the 46 votes cast The announcement was made by His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel Bishop Ieronim thanked the Lord and the members of the Holy Synod for the mission entrusted to him in serving the Romanians in Serbia The working session of the Holy Synod was preceded by a Te Deum service officiated by His Grace Sofian of Brasov Assistant Bishop to the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Germany The Diocese of Dacia Felix is a diocese of the Romanian Orthodox Church headquartered in Vršac with jurisdiction over the Romanian Orthodox communities in Serbia It is directly subordinated to the Romanian Patriarchate The Diocese of Dacia Felix became vacant on February 17 with the temporary transfer of Bishop Daniil Stoenescu as Assistant Bishop to the Diocese of Deva and Hunedoara Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church will be remembered as locum tenens for the Dacia Felix Diocese He studied at the Theological Seminary in Bucharest (1976-1981) and the Theological Institute of University Degree in Bucharest (1982-1986) he was tonsured a monk at Bistrița Monastery – Neamț County he was appointed a priest at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest At the recommendation of the former Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest he was appointed Great Ecclesiarch of the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest He was elevated to the rank of archimandrite on April 10 he was appointed Representative of the Romanian Patriarchate at the Holy Places and superior of the Romanian Settlements in Jerusalem In 2009 he was elected Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop and ordained to the episcopacy on May 29 The Vatican announced on Monday that all telephone communication within its territory will be suspended during the upcoming conclave.. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew delivered the keynote address at the International Scientific Conference “Restarting from Nicaea:.. The Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate approved on October 4th the canonization of Eldress Sophia Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew traveled by air to Antalya the Patriarchate of Jerusalem solemnly celebrated the Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women... (function() { window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { listeners: [] cb) { window.mc4wp.listeners.push( { event : evt callback: cb } ); } } }})(); © 2023 OrthodoxTimes.com - All rights reserved Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website These cookies do not store any personal information Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website Brown bear protecting three cubs closes Poenari Castle used by Romania’s Vlad the Impaler in the 15th century While Dracula’s legend usually fails to scare tourists away from the blood-sucking vampire’s 15th century castle, a large, furry and protective mother bear has had more success. Romanian authorities have declared Poenari castle off limits after visitors climbing the 1,480 steps up to the ruins had close shaves with the animal and her three cubs. Read more“The environment ministry has given us the green light for the four bears to be captured and moved elsewhere,” local official Emilian Dragnea said in a statement “But we still have to decide where to remove them to,” he said Police blamed tourists for leaving food which attracts the animals Poenari Castle was used by Prince Vlad the Impaler Tepes, the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s 1897 gothic novel “Dracula”. The bigger tourist attraction however is Bran Castle in Transylvania, which has tangential associations with Vlad the Impaler In 2014 a senior politician from the Transylvanian region called for the army to be brought in to deal with the growing number of bears following a string of cases involving damage to private property “The [bear] problem needs the involvement of specialised state institutions such as the police the paramilitary and even the army,” Csaba Borboly said Romania is home to around 6,000 brown bears They represent 60% of the European bear population Brown bears are amongst the largest living carnivores and can grow to an enormous size The largest brown bear on record was caught in Romania and weighed 480kg We love classic cars here at Drivemag so when BMW invited us to the 2016 edition of the Sinaia Concours d’Elegance in Romania we naturally said yes Held in the picturesque town of Sinaia in the Carpathian Mountains on June 25 the event has reached the sixth consecutive year of gathering beautiful classic cars around the Peles Palace the Neo-Renaissance building is the main attraction of a beautiful estate that used to serve as a summer retreat for Romania’s former royal family 29 cars from 4 countries entered the FIVA-sanctioned contest divided into six categories: Pre-WW2 Cabriolets The variety of cars on display was surprising Seeing a single-cylinder 1907 REO Model G next to a stunning 1936 Packard Super Eight or a 1958 GAZ M21-01 in mint condition is like being in three different eras at the same time That feeling became even stronger when each of the cars had to be driven at low speed in front of the jury which was strategically placed in front of the palace’s main entrance We loved all the cars that we saw in Sinaia but if we had to choose a favorite it would be the 1936 Packard Super Eight — the car that eventually won the grand prize It’s a gorgeous convertible and it’s so well-maintained that you’d think it just came out the Packard Automotive Plant in Detroit The Packard also won its Pre-WW2 Cabriolet class with other class winners including a 1931 Ford A Town Sedan (Pre-WW2 Sedan) a 1953 Mercedes-Benz 220 B (Post-WW2 Sedan) a 1952 Triumph Renown 2000 (Post-WW2 Cabriolet) a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (Post-WW2 Coupé) and a squeaky clean 1969 Dacia 1300 (Made in Romania) there was more classic metal to see in Sinaia the most attractive of which you can admire in the video and photo gallery attached to this article we loved the 2016 Sinaia Concours d’Elegance and we’ll definitely return next year time travel doesn’t get any cheaper than this After an extensive bubble period at the end of Day 2 the 2019 Unibet Open Sinaia €1,100 Main Event special ski-edition has seen a field of 366 whittled down to the last 47 hopefuls at the New Montana Hotel and all of them are guaranteed at least €2,085 for their efforts All eyes are set on the top prize of €71,000 and the bragging rights that come along with it and three former champions remain in contention Leading the field into Day 3 is Razvan Sabau with 741,000 closely followed by Ran Shahar (735,000) and Cristian Grecu (711,000) Further notables with big stacks include Silviu Baltateanu (612,000) Gilles Huet (343,000) and Jean-Serge Baril (318,000) Aku Joentausta (172,000) and Toni Judet (172,000) are also in the mix Team Unibet will be represented by the ambassadors Espen Uhlen Jorstad (240,000) Dara O'Kearney (3,000) as well as popular streamer Alan "Hotted89" Widmann (72,000) who triumphed in Varna in 2010 and Sint Maarten in 2012 is one of three former Unibet Open winners in contention Traian Bostan (330,000) emerged victorious on home soil in Bucharest in 2016 and 2013 Malta champion Martin Soukup (227,000) will also aim to add a second title to his poker resume local time with blinds of 4,000/8,000 and a big blind ante of 8,000 Due to the longer bubble in the early morning hours the early action is expected to be fast-paced and the penultimate tournament day aims to reduce the field to the final table for the big showdown on Sunday Three other Side Events will run throughout the day with Alexandre Reard leading the field into Day 2 of the €2,200 High Roller the start of the €550 DeepStack Open Cup and the €80+10 QUEENSRULES Ladies Event hosted by Daiva Byrne the PokerNews team will be on the floor to cover all the Main Event action and the live stream on the Unibet Poker Twitch channel runs on a security delay of 30 minutes with hole cards displayed This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Marian Valerie Panait, City Manager at the Sinaia Town Hall, will join BR’s Rising Cities. Smart Future event on November 27 He will take part in the panel discussion titled “Urban solutions & projects co-created by municipal government and local communities“ Panait has been Sinaia’s City Manager since 2010, after six years spent as a mayor’s advisor. He has a Bachelor’s Degree from the Political Science School of the Dimitrie Cantemir University in Bucharest, and a Master’s Degree in Modern governance and European integration from the National School of Political Sciences and Administration. Business Review wishes to support and highlight the evolution of the urban space with everything it encompasses: from technology For details and registration, please contact events@business-review.eu also known as the “Architects’ House,” part of the Peles Royal Domain and the birthplace of the Peles Castle project in Sinaia is making significant progress in its renovation and consolidation works started in the middle of last year One of the most special works is the completion of the stained glass windows portraying the architects of Peles Castle which will be installed in the future Gallery of Peles Architects Among the main objectives of the restoration project is the opening of the Peles Architects Gallery within Vila Sipot a unique exhibition space dedicated to the architects who built and developed the Peles Royal Domain in Sinaia from the initial plans of Peles Castle to the entire architectural and landscape ensemble that exists today “By rehabilitating Vila Sipot and reintegrating it into the touristic circuit we are undertaking the greatest effort to conserve and natural heritage of the Peles Royal Domain over the past 60 years We extend an open invitation to all those who understand the importance of this project for Romania – individuals or companies – to contribute through donations or sponsorships thus joining the efforts to protect Romania’s architectural and historical heritage I thank all those who have already chosen to partner with us in this endeavor,” declared Ion Tuca Executive Director of the Peles Royal Heritage Association The main partners that have made the restoration of Vila Sipot possible up to this point are: Herlitz Romania, Veolia Romania, TIAB, Transgaz, Romgaz, Distributie Energie Electrica Romania, Romstal, Warga Enayati, Centrul Medical Unirea, Akzonobel, BAT Romania, DentalMed, Vial Numis, Steel Business Profiles, Impact Developer & Contractor, Fresh Air, Wienerberger, CEC Bank, and Banca Comerciala Romana – Official Partner 2023. the construction consolidation works have been completed as well as the replacement of thermal and electrical sanitary installations and the reconstruction of the structural elements of the space that will be dedicated to the Peles Architects Gallery Following the model of great historical monuments worldwide, Vila Sipot will subsequently be valorized by opening it as a tourist attraction, a multifunctional space for events, an inspirational workspace for young architects, or other creative professions. Vila Sipot served as the workspace and residence of the Czech architect of the Royal House during the activities of designing the extensions and arrangements of Peles Castle King Carol I himself made frequent visits to the architectural office to oversee the design and implementation of his requirements The building is located in the Peles Stream valley and constitutes together with the access path to Pelisor Castle All renovation works are carried out by specialists authorized by the Ministry of Culture for historical monuments The team of coordinating specialists for the project includes Eng as well as specialists from UAU “Ion Mincu,” USAMV Bucharest The Peles Royal Heritage Association is the only non-governmental and non-profit entity created with the mission of protecting and landscape heritage of the Peles Royal Domain as a key element of Romania’s culture APRP promotes the historical culture and values of Romania both domestically and internationally Tucked away in the forests surrounding the Romanian mountain town of Sinaia Peles Castle is a one-of-a-kind piece of local history BR takes a look at what this tourist attraction has to offer visitors and the events taking place there this fall “The Royal Castle stands amongst other monuments in an extremely pretty landscape with gardens built on terraces The castle itself is very impressive owing to the riches it has accumulated: old and new canvases and with everything arranged with good taste We took a long hike in the mountains; afterwards we picnicked on the green grass and the atmosphere was extremely pleasant.” So wrote Kaiser Franz Joseph I of Austria in a letter on 2 October 1896 People from all around the world come to see the beautiful Neo-Renaissance castle in the Carpathian Mountains Most of them share the same opinion as the Austro-Hungarian emperor which many voice in online reviews on the most popular travel websites Peles Castle was built at the initiative of Romania’s King Carol I, to serve as a summer residence. The most important event hosted by Peles Castle up until the abdication of King Michael I, in December 1947, was the celebration of the semi-centenary of the castle in 1933, according to museum officials. the castle was closed at the order of the communist authorities and its historical assets were inventoried decorative artworks and books were transferred to the National Art Museum in Bucharest other assets were handed over to various cultural institutions around Romania while the other estates making up the Peles domain became boarding houses for writers artists and musicians approved by the communist regime the private residence of the second royal couple the former hunting lodge belonging to the first King of Romania and the residence of Kings Carol II and Michael I French violinist Jacques Thibaud and Romanian writer Vasile Alecsandri visited often as guests of Queen Elizabeth of Romania also known by the pen name of Carmen Sylva for her writing many foreign notables such as US presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford Libya’s Colonel Muammar al-Gaddafi and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat were welcomed to the castle Peles Castle has a 3,200-sqm (34,000 sq ft) floor plan with over 170 rooms many with dedicated themes inspired by world cultures All the rooms are lavishly furnished and decorated to the slightest detail The Gustav Klimt and Kunstlerkompanie expo will open at Peles Castle on September 15. The exhibition, which includes works by the young Viennese artists Gustav Klimt, Ernst Klimt and Franz Matsch, done at the request of King Carol I, will be open to the public until December 15. The works currently hosted at the castle were completed between 1883 and 1886 at Kunstler-Compagnie. Kunstler-Compagnie was a painting studio active between 1879 and 1892 It produced decorative works for private and public buildings inside and outside the Austro-Hungarian Empire Peles Castle is the most important host of Gustav Klimt’s works in Romania These can be grouped into three categories: the King’s Ancestors Gallery including ancestors from the Hohenzollern House; copies of well known works; and original works which are on display in the castle’s Theater Hall or on the ceiling of the Honor Stairs The story of this monastery starts in the 17th century impressed by the beauty of an Orthodox monastery in the holy lands decided to build a monastery named after Mount Sinai One of the aims of its location was to offer protection to those who traveled the commercial route on the Prahova River Valley which became the first electrically-lit place of worship in Romania who made contemporary Romanian music famous worldwide with his amazing Romanian Rhapsodies The artist enjoyed the support of Queen Elizabeth recognizing the talent of the young musician put a room at his disposal at Peles Castle The artist was so impressed by the beauty of Sinaia that after a tour of the United States he decided to build a house here until 1946 when Enescu left Romania for good the musician constantly returned to Sinaia to spend a least one month a year in the town between his tours of Europe and North America Enescu’s “Glade” Villa in Sinaia ensured him the calm and peace required to create the great composer donated the mansion to the Romanian state so it could be used as a place for artists to relax and work granted a facility of EUR 7.6 million to Transport Urban Sinaia whose sole shareholder is Sinaia Local Council The funds were granted to Transport Urban Sinaia the company managing the ski area in Sinaia the modern cable transportation installations the parking and sport facilities in the city It will be used to build a suspended gondola line in Sinaia between Cota 1,400 and Cota 2,000 With some 400,000 tourists visiting Sinaia each year, the project is expected to develop the economy in the area and help reduce costs for visitors. “We are happy that Bancpost chose to finance the most important investment project in the history of Transport Urban Sinaia The new gondola – Gondola Carp – will have a major impact on the entire ski area of Sinaia state-of-the-art and very safe cable transportation system up to the Cota 2000 high altitude ski track avoiding the dense traffic caused by the current limited transportation capacities and reducing the costs of a ski day in Sinaia The investment is in the execution stage and we are doing our best to have Gondola Carp up and running in the 2015-2016 ski season” general director of Transport Urban Sinaia Transport Urban Sinaia is a public company managing a patrimony of approximately EUR 35 million consisting of: the Sinaia Ski Tracks and the artificial snow installations Sinaia Public Parking and Sinaia Sport Facilities it also manages the Sun Chairlift and New Track Babyski Natalia Martian We use cookies for keeping our website reliable and secure, personalising content and ads, providing social media features and to analyse how our website is used. Check out our list of the 10 best ski resorts in Romania and make the Carpathian Mountains your winter playground The Straja ski resort in Hunedoara County is relatively young making it a perfect destination for skiing after sunset The longest is a whopping 8km (5mi) in length Each run has its own lift to reduce queues which are regularly replaced with new models The resort’s top selling point is the duration of the ski season Straja also includes a ski school and ski rental Sinaia makes for one of the best options for a ski or snowboarding day trip Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy © Raul Baldean / Alamy Stock Photo At 1,940m (6,365ft), Transalpina Ski Resort in Valcea County offers seven ski slopes for beginner and intermediate skiers The views over the Făgăraș and Parâng Mountains are some of the best you can get in Romania accommodation options have yet to catch up followed by a beer in the sunshine at the on-piste bar before heading home Skiing in Şuior won’t satisfy a week’s holiday, but it is a great opportunity to discover the traditions, food and hospitality of people in Maramureş suitable for beginners and intermediate-level skiers range from easy baby-ski slopes up to tricky black runs starting from 140 RON (£26) for a one-day adult pass Those who don’t fancy skiing can try the 100m (328ft) snow-tubing track We recommend spending a night in one of the cosy Altitude 1000 log cabins complete with a nearby restaurant and après-ski bar © Mihaila Cristian Ionut / Alamy Stock Photo First mentioned in the year 500BCE by Aeschylus and Herodotus the Parâng Mountains are home to the Rânca ski resort most of them for intermediate and expert skiers It’s a popular resort for those who want to explore the backcountry terrain One of the highest mountain ridges in the Carpathians the Parâng Mountains can be seen from miles around Après-Ski Ranca is the place to go after the lifts shut for pizza Although not technically a ski resort, Bâlea Lac, at an elevation of 2,034m (6,673ft), is one of the most spectacular spots in the Carpathians. It is popular for ski touring, where skiers access the mountain without lifts. Stay at the Bâlea Lake Mountain Chalet before getting up at dawn to explore the surrounding peaks accompanied by an experienced mountain guide you’ll be rewarded with stunning views of the lake below it can also be reached by cable car when the road between Bâlea Falls and the lake is closed Also near Sibiu, Păltiniş is the oldest ski resort in the country but they are well maintained and good for beginner skiers there’s a small snow park for practising freestyle tricks you can explore the resort’s beautifully preserved old villas dating from the end of the 19th century; some of them are open to the public See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in September See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in October Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in November See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Summer See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in July See & Do Lesser-Known Summer Destinations to Visit in Europe See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Spring Guides & Tips Beat the Crowds with these Alternative Summer Destinations Guides & Tips The Best Places to Travel in August See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Autumn Guides & Tips This Is Europe's Ultimate Road Trip Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in December US: +1 (678) 967 4965 | UK: +44 (0)1630 35000 tripssupport@theculturetrip.com © Copyright 2025 The Culture Trip Ltd Romania boasts a diverse range of ski resorts Business Review explored some of top ski resorts in Romania each with its own distinct charm and appeal Nestled in the heart of the Carpathian Mountains Poiana Brasov is one of Romania’s most famous ski resorts Located just 12 kilometers from the medieval city of Brasov this resort offers a convenient blend of natural beauty and modern amenities Poiana Brasov has a range of ski slopes catering to all levels of skiers The resort also provides excellent facilities for snowboarding For après-ski activities, Poiana Brasov has a vibrant nightlife scene, numerous restaurants, and charming traditional cottages where you can enjoy delicious Romanian cuisine. The resort’s picturesque surroundings, including dense forests and mountain vistas, make it a perfect destination for nature lovers. More details here. Sinaia is another popular Romanian ski resort located just 135 kilometers from Bucharest Often referred to as the “Pearl of the Carpathians,” Sinaia offers a unique blend of history The resort is known for its iconic Peles Castle a stunning royal palace that adds a touch of elegance to the surroundings often called the “highest town in Romania,” is a charming ski resort located at an altitude of 1,100 meters in the Prahova Valley It’s an ideal destination for families and beginners with gentle slopes and a relaxed atmosphere Predeal’s ski schools offer excellent lessons for those new to the sport In addition to skiing and snowboarding, Predeal offers various other activities like horseback riding, sledding, and hiking. The resort town also features numerous cozy cabins, hotels, and restaurants where you can savor traditional Romanian dishes. More details here. Straja ski resort offers a picturesque escape with an extensive network of 25 kilometers of slopes Sitting at an elevation of 1,443 meters above sea level, the ski area features a total of 13 slopes, all accessible through 10 lifts. Straja caters to skiers of all proficiency levels, distinguishing itself from the more bustling Sinaia and Poiana Brasov resorts, particularly on weekends and holidays when it offers a serene and relaxing winter retreat. More details, here Located within the stunning Parang Mountains the Ranca ski resort is yet another compelling addition to your list of Romania’s most gratifying ski destinations Positioned at an impressive altitude of 1,580 meters Ranca offers the lengthiest ski season in the country extending from September all the way through to May guaranteeing an enhanced experience with each return visit For novice skiers, Ranca may not be the most ideal choice, as the majority of the slopes cater to intermediate and expert skiers. Nevertheless, beginners can still access some gentle green runs located near the mountain’s base. When it comes to lodging options, consider exploring the various pensions, villas, and hotels available in the vicinity. More details, here The Transalpina – Voineasa Ski Resort is a relatively new ski slope, inaugurated in 2012. It is quite appreciated by skiers, which is why the tourist area has witnessed impressive development in recent years. The total length of the slopes, with moderate and easy difficulty levels, reaches up to 6 km. More details, here Romania’s longest artificial ski slope is spanning an impressive 7,000 meters in length and cater to the needs of winter sports enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies alike it offers three exhilarating tubby slide lanes for added excitement Home » experiences » 230 lei costs a one-day ski pass at the weekend in Sinaia  The administrators of the Sinaia Gondola have announced the new rates for the 2022-2023 winter season Prices are structured into several categories: adults If you prefer to go to the Sinaia ski area on the weekend you have the possibility to buy cards for certain time slots or tickets valid for two or four hours *students benefit from the reduced rate on condition of presentation of the student card with photo **children between the ages of 5 and 12 benefit from a reduced rate: the discount is granted on the condition of presenting a document proving age (birth certificate or passport);  ***children under the age of 5 are free: free is only granted when accompanied by a paying adult and with proof of age (birth certificate or passport) Pro Tv news made a report about the investments made in the ski areas in Romania the domain from Sinaia will measure 30 kilometers this year In the images below you can also see the areas where you can ski this weekend.  Funkytravel.ro is a digital "book" where you will discover analyzes about tourism interviews with people who work in this industry but also some of the adventures we have experienced holiday discount codes and verified travel information You can be sure that our messages will not be stressful or uninteresting Funkytravel.ro is a digital "book" in which you will discover analyzes about tourism, interviews with people who work in this industry, accommodation tips, but also some of the adventures we lived. Contact us: contact@funkytravel.ro On September 3, at the local hour 14:20, the most famous train in Europe, the Orient Express, will arrive in Bucharest central station Gara de Nord. The legendary train’s stop is part of its Paris – Istanbul route. The train is on its second stop in Romania, after a short pause in Sinaia, where travelers visited the Peles castle The story of Orient Express started 125 years ago Its main purpose was to connect Europe from West to East Vienna and Bucharest were all part of its early network of stations revolutions and the Cold War were to affect these routes: while new cities were added After big changes transformed Europe in 1989 with the fall of the Iron Curtain train returned to some of its earliest routes The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express has now added Prague Krakow and Dresden to its list of destinations The original Orient Express was originally launched in October 1883 Budapest and Bucharest to Constantinople (Istanbul) celebrities and shady characters between great European cities up until the 1920s Oana Vasiliu Our fifth (and last) night in Transylvania was spent in the town of Sinaia. Below Tiffany will share why she chose this property in plotting out our activities and the distances between them it made more sense to break up our trip with a stay in the mountain/resort town of Sinaia This would put us a bit closer to Bucharest and weather-permitting allow us to do some hiking in the surrounding mountains (though sadly the weather did not permit) and (someone please correct me if I’m wrong) at least in terms of lodging options seems like a more popular weekend destination for Romanians looking for a break from the city than a place necessarily catering to international tourists There are some smaller bed and breakfasts in town as well but nothing that stood out as incredibly charming to see the look on Ben’s face when I told him we were staying at a place called “Vila Economat,” which paid off spectacularly and staying here would have 1000% been worth it for that alone because the hotel is on the grounds of the Peles Castle “Economat” for those concerned doesn’t have any relation to either price points or laundromats — rather it comes from French and the association here is more with a steward or bursar The building was originally used by palace staff and officials When I made the reservation through booking.com there was only one double room and two suites available (which is odd as the hotel didn’t seem that occupied) but as you’ll see in the review the premium for the “suite” wasn’t really worth it so if you can book one or multiples of the “superior double” that would be my recommendation Vila Economat was one of the only hotels we arrived at after dark and the entire arrival experience felt a bit eery In the towns leading up to Sinaia Tiffany and I couldn’t help but continuously comment on how just about everything looked haunted and I think Vila Economat was the culmination of that At first we had trouble finding the property which seemed to be a common complaint based on online reviews There was plentiful free parking out in front of the hotel there was no one at the reception desk — as it turns out the front desk agent was eating her dinner in the restaurant and the whole thing just reminded me of Tower of Terror I swear every employee working at this hotel had a uniform that looked like a Halloween costume version of a hotel uniform The check-in experience — and the service in general The front desk agent brought us to our rooms as the rooms were in a separate wing of the building though sometimes places seem to me like they have bad “energy,” and this was definitely one of those places Frankly it may have partly been because the carpets were disgusting and the floors squeaked with every step I feel like they could have made some less harsh lighting choices Our rooms were both on the second floor and to the right There was a living area with a couch and two chairs and then a desk and TV deeper into the room I can’t emphasize enough the extent to which the floor squeaked with every step and the tootsie-roll shaped bed accessory looked like it hadn’t been replaced in a decade which was back towards the entrance and featured a walk-in shower The room also had a balcony with a couple of seats and the speeds were better than one might assume I think Tiffany’s superior room may have had the all around better layout (though her toilet setup was a bit weird) The hotel had a restaurant located right next to reception We had dinner in the hotel’s restaurant The menu read as follows (one dollar is about four lei): while Tiffany had the chicken with cream and mushrooms while Tiffany had the vanilla and chocolate parfait The service was exceedingly unfriendly and inattentive Perhaps the highlight of the dining experience (other than Tiffany’s company) was that they had a TV on the wall playing music videos quite loudly including of Shawn Mendes (there’s just something about the Señorita music video Service at breakfast was friendlier than in the evening The “bread” we were offered with breakfast turned out to just be hamburger buns that were a couple of days old The reason to stay here is because of the proximity to Peles Castle The grounds of the property were pretty as well In the morning we checked out after touring the castle There’s something charming about Vila Economat the reason you stay here is because of the property’s proximity to Peles Castle If I were to do this trip again I’d probably just stop at Peles Castle enroute to Bucharest since it’s only about 90 minutes away unless I really wanted to spend a lot of time in Sinaia Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" You'll have to excuse the receptionist (she's from Barcelona) On this evening we'd been sitting in traffic for two hours and since we'd had a fantastic lunch in Brasov and getting to the hotel had been a challenge which sure was… cream-colored." - lol wow they sure went all in on that cream color I'm admittedly not the least bit skilled in design but I know this and allow those who are handle those decisions for me Clearly whomever was in charge here had my aptitude for design choices but lacked the self awareness required to know they should outsource these decisions I really hate it when having to read negative whining stuff - I guess that I should just stop checking in and leave it to the snowflakes to read Where were all the people since you had troubles with reservations I'm actually planning a trip to Romania next year @Tiffany - any comments on the quality of the rest of the food (other than the omelette) I have also never been warmly welcomed by a hotel in Romania.. among the few "services" where I felt they couldn't care less about my business @Aaron - playing a music video channel in restaurants is (sadly) also common in Romania but hotel restaurants there aren't usually viewed as "fancy," they're just there to serve the hotel guests your dinners with those you went to see are at a place in town The only exceptions are certain classic hotels downtown.. as many of the classic hotel-and-restaurants are now just hotels or just restaurants; among the rest as many are severely lacking in quality in one or the other @ George -- I had an omelette in the morning as well; it was fine but tasty in that "my grandmother would have made this" kind of way Playing Shawn Mendes on a public TV would be reason enough to skip this hotel Too bad the rooms and service don't live up the charming exterior of the hotel I knew French and Romanian are linguistically similar So thoughtful that the menu tells you the weight of the egg (40g) and the exact 250ml you will get for your coffee They really went all in on the monochrome color theme in that room The photos almost look like they're taken with a yellow filter Your feedback is important in helping us keep our community safe The comments on this page have not been provided approved or otherwise endorsed by any advertiser and it is not an advertiser's responsibility to ensure posts and/or questions are answered but tasty in that "my grandmother would have made this" kind of way On this evening we'd been sitting in traffic for two hours and since we'd had a fantastic lunch in Brasov You have successfully joined our subscriber list Editorial Disclosure: The editorial content on this page is not provided by any entity mentioned herein. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. See more about our ethics policies here As Romania’s capital city, it makes sense that Bucharest is where most people head to when traveling to the country. Bucharest is a fun place to spend several days exploring as it’s a city with loads going on But it’s important to know that there are many other great destinations to be found throughout Romania What’s nice is that many of these places can be comfortably visited as a day trip while you’re based in the capital To show you the great potential that comes with the best day trips from Bucharest here are some of the best places to visit from Bucharest an aggregation site that searches and displays prices and availability from hundreds of car rental companies helping you find the best possible car for your budget Don’t want to drive or deal with the hassle of public transport We’ve listed the best tour for each day trip (where available) Easily one of the most well known attractions in Romania Bran Castle has its own history and charms but still is best known for its connection to the famous fictional character Dracula The connection between Dracula and Bran Castle has made this one of the most popular day tours from Bucharest even though the connection is only that this Transylvanian castle most closely matches the description of Dracula’s castle in the novel It’s hard to deny though that Bran Castle is a beautiful sight and an entertaining attraction to explore and the former royal residence rooms to visit not to mention a rather fitting secret passageway which links the first and third floors Getting there: Getting from Bucharest to Bran Castle by train or bus takes at least 4 ½ hours which is not really worth it. A much better use of your time is to go with a guided tour which will show you other attractions in the area as well Book Tour to Bran Castle Brasov is one of the best side trips from Bucharest because it’s one of Transylvania’s most interesting and atmospheric cities Begin your visit in the city’s main square of Piaţa Sfatului home to some really pretty baroque buildings walk over to the imposing and Gothic Black Church exactly the kind of landmark you’d imagine is in Transylvania Continue to explore the historic center of the city taking in the medieval walls and various towers which once protected Brasov Be sure not to miss out on a trip up on the cable car to the top of Mt Tâmpa where you’ll be treated to stunning views of the city and the surrounding forest-covered mountains Getting there: There are regular trains that travel from Bucharest to Brasov, with the trip taking around 3 hours, plus or minus 20 minutes. To combine Brasov with other Transylvanian destinations, you should look at taking a guided tour Book Tour to Brasov One of the best places to visit in Romania a visit to Peles Castle should not be missed this castle looks like something taken straight out of a fairytale The castle was built by 1883 for King Carol I of Romania as a royal summer residence Visitors will get the classic view of the castle as they walk up through the castle grounds and admire the terrace gardens Inside you can tour both floors of the castle or just the first floor and see the interior which is just as exquisite as the exterior from the Indian-inspired Music Room to the Turkish Salon Book Tour to Peles Castle When it comes to things to see in Romania outside of Bucharest the charming city of Sibiu is one not to be missed Sibiu is an important city in Transylvania with a Saxon heritage that lends it an appealing old-fashioned atmosphere  perfect for sightseeing Start by finding the city’s Great Square at the heart of the old town which is surrounded by notable landmarks like the City Hall and Brukenthal Palace A short walk away is the Little Square where you can find the picture-perfect Bridge of Lies Definitely take the time to climb up the tower of the Lutheran Cathedral as you’ll not only get to see its gorgeous tiled roof but also the Sibiu cityscape you’ll want to take a walk down the Passage of Steps a scenic staircase which runs between the two halves of the Old Town Getting there: Possibly the furthest place you’d want to visit for the day getting to Sibiu by public transport will take too long For a day out in the glorious nature of Transylvania it’s hard to beat Piatra Craiului National Park On a visit to this stunning protected outdoor area in the southern Carpathian Mountains you’ll have plenty to see Hiking is probably the most straightforward activity you can do during your day trip but it is also possible to go horseback riding and rock climbing in certain areas The national park boasts all sorts of landscapes from forests and canyons to high mountain ridges and glacial lakes One of the easiest hiking trails takes you through a canyon blanketed in forest while longer hikes will take you higher and you can even visit some of the traditional villages found around the park Getting there: Taking public transport to reach Piatra Craiului National Park from Bucharest is too long and complicated to really be a viable option That means your best option is to drive there but the Transfagarasan Highway is one of the most popular spots to see in Romania Once you see photos of the views from there you’ll understand why all the fuss is being made over a road the Transfagarasan Highway is only fully open during the summer but it makes for one heck of a scenic drive The classic view of the highway is found once you reach Lake Balea; this is where the road endlessly snakes down the valley and dramatic mountains surround you the drive provides a great range of scenery with several lakes and plenty of forest to stop at and enjoy.  Book Tour to Transfagarasan Highway Another of the classic Bucharest day trips that further showcases Transylvania is the town of Rasnov and the citadel there Above what is a fairly typical town for this part of Romania you’ll find the imposing sight of the hilltop Rasnov Citadel this fortress built by the Teutonic Knights was intended as a refuge for the town’s people during times of war Roaming the grounds of the citadel you’ll see houses and other important buildings which show this wasn’t just a place for the local elite It’s hard not to appreciate the impressive walls which surround the citadel and the museum here does a good job of adding context to all you’re seeing Plus the views of the forests over the Carpathian Mountains aren’t half bad Book Tour to Rasnov Citadel If you have a fascination with underground attractions the Slanic Prahova Salt Mine is the place for you Delving 208 meters down into this historic mine you’ll be able to see some surprising sights inside Europe’s largest salt mine One of the most impressive rooms is known as the Genesis Hall inside of which are salt sculptures of famous Romanian cultural and historical personalities the mine is also home to things like playgrounds Because the air in the mine is said to have therapeutic qualities To fully understand the significance of the mine it’s best to visit the on-site Salt Museum and learn more about its history Getting there: It’s possible to reach the town of Slanic from Bucharest by train, the trip takes around 2 ½ hours with limited connections. Alternatively, go with a guided tour and you’ll have everything handled for you Book Tour to Slanic Salt Mine Often overlooked for the many preserved castles throughout Romania the ruins of Poenari Castle are still well worth the day trip The ruins of this castle from the 15th century are found on Mount Cetatea and are another site in Romania connected with the infamous figure Vlad the Impaler but there are parts of the castle walls and towers still standing The hard part about visiting Poenari Castle is the 1,462 step stairway which visitors need to climb to reach it there are plans to introduce a rack railway to make the trip up easier Positioned up by the Carpathian Mountains and overlooking the Arges River Getting there: Visiting the castle with public transport is awkward because of its remote location, so your best bet is to combine this spot with the Transfagarasan Highway in a single guided tour Book Tour to Poenari Castle Comana Nature Park is a great idea for a day out in nature this nature reserve is particularly known for its wetland environments Visitors can spend their time walking through the surrounding forest or along the shore of the lake Bird watchers will definitely want to visit the nature park due to its biodiversity with over 140 different species of birds calling Comana home Close to the nature park you’ll find Comana Adventure Park with outdoor activities like zip-lining and kayaking out on the Neajlov Delta Over in town there’s also the Comana Monastery which Getting there: At one time there were minibuses that connected CFR Progresu at the southern end of Bucharest with Comana It is possible to get regular buses to Gostinari or Mihai Bravu from either side of the park and then get a taxi the rest of the way The trip should take no longer than 1 ½ hours Since Bulgaria isn’t very far from Bucharest you may want to consider jumping over the border and visiting the stunning city of Veliko Tarnovo Veliko Tarnovo is a city that lives and breathes history It’s best to begin here with a walk through the Old Town find a viewpoint that lets you look out at the rows of Ottoman houses which cling to the hillside above the Yantra River Gradually meander down the hillside through the houses and visit the Monument to the Asen Dynasty by the river a huge medieval stronghold with walls that run a circle around its hilltop Don’t miss the Patriarchal Cathedral and the highly unusual murals which cover its walls Getting there: Again, a destination that is too far to get to by public transport, your choices are either to drive to Veliko Tarnovo or visit with a guided tour Book Tour to Veliko Tarnovo the city of Constanța offers travelers yet another type of day trip getaway so jump straight to the city’s most iconic landmark It may be an abandoned relic of a previous era but the sight of this worn art nouveau building by the waterfront is still quite moving head over to the Old Town for the rest of the city’s sights Peter & Paul Orthodox Cathedral and the Great Mahmudiye Mosque to get different sides of the city’s religious history before absorbing the broader picture with the National History and Archaeology Museum and the extensive Roman Mosaics complex Getting there: One of the easy train trips from Bucharest, it takes just 2 hours to reach Constanta by train and 3 hours by bus. However, a more stress-free option is to have a guided tour take you and handle all the transportation Book Tour to Constanta The Danube River may be more closely associated with Vienna and Budapest but Romania is home to the river’s incredible delta Just shy of where the Danube meets the Black Sea the Danube Delta is a place of incredible natural beauty important wildlife diversity and a UNESCO world heritage site to boot it’s understandable that much of the delta’s wildlife is made up of birds One way travelers can explore the delta is to take a boat ride through the vast reed marshes which fill the habitat If you’re after a relaxing time in a truly special environment Book Tour to Danube Delta A great combination of attractions to visit in one day is the pairing of Snagov Monastery and Mogosoaia Palace Neither are far from Bucharest and together they create quite a pleasant where you’ll find Snagov Monastery alone on an island in the lake there is fabled to be where Vlad the Impaler was laid to rest Then it’s across to the 17th-century mansion that is Mogosoaia Palace Admire the complex design of the palace and take a stroll through the enchanting grounds that envelop it Getting there: Difficult to reach from Bucharest by public transport and harder to get between, you’re probably going to want to take the easy way out and hop aboard a guided tour for these ones Book Tour to Snagov Monastery & Mogosoaia Palace In order to reach many of the places listed in this article you first need to travel through the scenic Prahova Valley it’s possible to spend a day in the Prahova Valley seeing what it and the nearby Bucegi Mountains have in store for you Peles Castle is the most popular attraction in the valley But there are also towns like Bușteni with its beautiful monastery and Cantacuzino Castle The big draw of the valley though is the chance to take a cable car ride up into the mountains to see the incredible scenery and maybe go for a hike a huge rock formation that looks like the mythical creature Getting there: Many organized tours will take you through the Prahova Valley from Bucharest your best approach is to take the train to somewhere like Bușteni Those are many of the places around Bucharest you’ll want to consider when thinking about making a day trip the hard part will be deciding how many days you want to set aside for day trips and which you’ll prioritize This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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